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Libyan Parliament Sets Parliamentary Elections for January 2022

On Monday, the Libyan Parliament approved a law for parliamentary elections to take place a month after the planned 24 December presidential elections.

Oil and Gas Workers Union renews threat to shut down ports to achieve their demands

The General Union of Oil and Gas Workers renewed the threat to shut down ports, in protest of the government ignoring their demands, such as an increase in salaries, activation of medical insurance..

LNA forces seize weapons smuggled to Mali and Niger

The Libyan National Army (LNA) seized a quantity of weapons smuggled to Mali and Niger.

UN warns Libya's banking system at risk of collapse

Libya's banking system "will likely collapse" if the country's two parallel central bank branches don't unify, the United Nations special envoy to the country warned on Thursday.

Benghazi Elmreisa Free Zone to Africa transit trade road approved

Libya's Transport Ministry has approved in principle the building of a transit trade road to Africa and the establishment of a free zone in the city of Kufra, Benghazi’s Elmreisa Free Zone.

LNA declares north of Sebha military operations zone

The Libyan National Army (LNA) declared the areas north of Sebha, especially Zallaf, a military operations zone, in which movement of vehicles and individuals is prohibited.

Egypt opens naval base close to border with Libya

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has inaugurated a large naval base on Saturday 135km from the border with Libya.

Violence towards refugees at Libyan detention centres forces MSF out

Medical charity says abuse and attacks have escalated as more migrants are intercepted at sea and camps become increasingly overcrowded.

Spain reopens its embassy in Libya

The Spanish Embassy in Libya reopened on June 3rd. Libya’s head of government said during a press conference marking the occasion that the country is experiencing a historic moment.

Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?

The renegade military commander is holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers.